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12th July 2018
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England were eliminated from the 2018 World Cup after a crushing late defeat to Croatia in the semi-finals.
Gareth Southgate's took the lead early in the game through a spectacular free-kick from Kieran Trippier, who curved the ball over the heads of two of Croatia's tallest players - Dejan Lovren and Mario Mandzukic - to nestle the ball into the top corner.
England controlled the game for long periods and had two clear opportunities to increase their lead, first through Harry Kane and then through Jesse Lingard.
Croatia equalised via Ivan Perisic, who received a beautiful cross into the box. Marked by Kyle Walker, Perisic had a yard on the City defender and, as Walker dived to head the ball, toe-poked it past Jordan Pickford.
A crucial and devastating decider came in extra time. This time it was Mandzukic, who like Perisic capitalised on some sluggish defending, the most sluggish defending of England's entire World Cup campaign.
After the game, the Croatian squad had some brutal put downs for the English media and fans. Including Vedran Corluka, who when asked to speak to English journalists simply said "It's not coming home," and walked off.Explore more on these topics: